Michelle Young

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Getting through pandemic stress requires moments of vulnerability

Opinions May 9, 2020

By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer While for many the switch to social distancing wasn’t very difficult, for others it has been — and that’s OK. These changes were abrupt and we will all respond differently as we’re adjusting.  People aren’t meant to live in isolation, and require social connection to remain healthy. It’s unrealistic to expect students to function at the same level as they would under regular circumstances. Many of us are faced with surges of anxiety as we watch the news and hear of the COVID-19 cases rapidly rising by the day. We’re putting on our strong faces; we…

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Shakespeare is more torment than tranquility in an introductory class

Opinions November 9, 2019

By: Michelle Young, SFU Student Whether or not Shakespeare should be taught in schools is often widely debated. Many maintain that Shakespearean sonnets and plays are indispensable pieces of English literature, as their themes remain timeless. Others argue that Shakespeare’s works…

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It’s a medical myth that blemishes and uneven skin are always caused by neglect

Opinions October 21, 2019

By: Michelle Young, SFU Student At an airport a few months ago, just as I got up to put away my trash during a four hour layover, one of the cleaning staff asked me, “Do you use soap on your face?”…

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